HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

    HouTx replied to jack1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm following this thread with a great deal of interest. It's enlightening to see how well everyone is articulating his/her own frame of reference. As an educator, I just wanted to add - if OP's...
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    CVOR vs CVICU

    HouTx replied to bauern5513's topic in Critical Care

    I agree - many times the ICU nurse's insistence on hearing all the teensy details is simply a form of intimidation, particularly when all those details are readily available from other sources....
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    I am a new nurse trying to figure out how to get a doctor to stop bullying me at work.

    HouTx replied to Mississippideer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    PPs have offered great advice and suggestions. Just wanted to add - check your organization's policy on Disruptive Physicians. They have to have one if they are JC accredited. Then, follow the...
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    Subacute rehab vs. acute care medsurg/telemetry

    HouTx replied to kmend11's topic in General Nursing

    If you enjoy stability, MedSurg is not for you. These settings have a high level of admissions/discharges and a constant barrage of orders to deal with. Patient stays are only ~ 3 days, which gives...
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    BSN out-of-state schools

    HouTx replied to TaeYi1226's topic in General Nursing

    Your GPA looks great! If you can manage to hit top marks on admission tests (TEAS, HESI, etc) I'm sure you will be successful. However, keep in mind that out-of-state-tuition costs are much higher at...
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    What do hospitals look for in a cover letter?

    HouTx replied to pearlbubbles's topic in General Students

    Grammar! Spelling! Formatting! (srsly) My HR colleagues tell me that there is a new trend in cover letters that is proving to be successful. Begin with information that indicates your knowledge of...
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    Student who just doesn't get it

    HouTx replied to Al Kalosis's topic in General Students

    AAARRRRGGGGHHHH (Rant warning) I am so unhappy with the current state of nursing education. Rather than 'teaching to the test' from day one, why in the world aren't we focusing on clinical reasoning...
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    Failed first semester

    HouTx replied to Nurhope's topic in General Students

    This is not an uncommon situation. Many (many, many, many . . .) AN'ers have experienced the same thing, recovered and moved on to become RNs. If you do a search, I'm sure you'll uncover quite a few...
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    CRNA application requirements

    HouTx replied to bekahboo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You need to contact the program to get accurate information, but I would venture to guess that the course has to actually be completed before they will consider your application to this very...
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    PLEASE HELP

    HouTx replied to Anaya96's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Agree with PPs who are voting for Philosophy. It will exercise your thinking muscles and improve your reasoning skills - this is the heart of Clinical Reasoning (critical thinking). VERY relevant...
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    Should I continue to nursing school?

    HouTx replied to Shannon1297's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It doesn't seem like you're in a good place for starting nursing school. The educational process is challenging in terms of the sheer amount of information that has to be absorbed, not to mention all...
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    Current Student

    HouTx replied to khaner19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. Welcome to AN, we're glad you're here. Your experience - being a better student now than you were at 18 - is normal. Maturity has it's advantages, right? I'm sure...
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    Nursing School Debt

    HouTx replied to Cwcox01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you investigated less expensive programs? That amount of debt is very daunting & could have long-term consequences in terms of your credit worthiness, so it will affect all areas of your...
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    New nurse on cardiac tele

    HouTx replied to momsspaghetti's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Always check for facility policies first. If there isn't one, request specific dosing parameters from the physician. Be sure to also educate the patient/family about this also because lack of...
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    job switch dilemma

    HouTx replied to bell1962's topic in Nursing Career

    I completely understand your frustration with School Nursing - I have several colleagues in the same situation who have opted for career changes in recent years. In my part of the country, districts...
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    Being 'advised' to take a new position

    HouTx replied to AesthesiaSeeker's topic in Nursing Career

    Are you sure that you still meet eligibility criteria for the "new nurse critical care orientation group"? If it is intended for new grads, you may not qualify. I'm so sorry that you have hit so...
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    Horrible Professor

    HouTx replied to GRB199108's topic in School, College Programs

    I always appreciate a great rant. Just a side note. If you are aiming for a career in academia, why in the world are you in the NP track? That curriculum will not provide you with the knowledge...
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    Choosing the right nursing school

    HouTx replied to Mels18's topic in General Students

    Wowza! You must be one smart cookie. They're both stellar and have reasonable tuition costs. Lucky you. I'm a UT grad (X2), but relatives went to TWU. Both can provide stupendous clinical...
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    Background check and mental illness in Texas

    HouTx replied to addydooley's topic in General Students

    Just say "No". You have never been diagnosed with any of the relevant problems. Believe me, you really don't want to go there when it comes to the BON because they undoubtedly will be all up in...
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    RN badge

    HouTx replied to BlancaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sort of surprised that an organization would be so casual about loss of the 'picture' on a 'picture ID' that is required by a lot of regulatory criteria. That's why we had to switch to these...
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    Another PBDS Question

    HouTx replied to Phaint's topic in General Nursing

    Bullet points are fine. Raters do not count off for grammar, spelling or lack of prose - LOL. Just be sure you include ALL details of what you plan to do... the rater is not allowed to "fill in the...
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    Internship Suggestions for Psych

    HouTx replied to Code Caffeine's topic in General Students

    Mennniger in Houston has offered new grad residencies in the past, but I don't know if they still are. A piece of advice - don't share your plans about using the residency experience as a stepping...
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    Atrial fibrillation

    HouTx replied to Beanurse19's topic in General Students

    Nursing dx are derived from your assessment findings.... not medical dx. You'll have to process/cluster assessment findings & correlate them to the 'defining characteristics' to determine your...
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    CLEP exam question

    HouTx replied to Quota's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My CLEPs (back when the Earth's crust was still cooling) were only 'pass-fail'. I got the credit, but there was no impact at all on
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    Texas CNA Scope of Practice

    HouTx replied to krystalized58's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but there is no Scope of Practice, because this term only applies to licensed staff. In TX, CNAs are credentialed through DADS (Dept of Disability & Aging Services) Nurse Aid Registry ....